Silhouette portrait photography produces some of the most gorgeous images imaginable – which is why I recommend every portrait shooter try a silhouette shot or two. In this article, I’m going to show you exactly what you need to do for perfect silhouette portraits. I’ll share plenty of tips and tricks I’ve learned from my own time as a portrait photographer. And by the time you’re done, you’ll be a portrait silhouette expert. So let’s get started. Shoot Low And Head To Toe Powerful silhouettes start with clear, minimalistic compositions. Here’s what I recommend: Place the subject’s entire body, from
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Jeremy Cowart: Celebrity Photographer And Founder Of Help-Portrait
Jeremy Cowart is a powerful name and a trailblazer in the photography industry. But it’s not just his photographs that are creating a craze; it’s his art, his nature, his philanthropic platforms, his talent and his unbelievable like-ability. Besides the fact that his viewfinder has seen the likes of many major celebrities from Nashville to Los Angeles, he balances his passions with other arts, his family, and giving back. From his job of graphic design and then making the jump to photography, Jeremy quickly earned the respect of artists, photographers, and major celebrities alike. But in the eyes of those
How To Take Better Musician Portrait
I grew up in a musical family. At any point in the day, you could focus your ears and hear The Art of the Musician Portrait instruments sounding throughout the house. It overwhelmed a lot of people, but when you live in it, you learn how to tune out the noise. Growing up in a family of musicians though really gave me a fascination and love for the musician culture. To this day, musicians are among my absolute favorite groups of individuals to hang out with, jam with, and of course – as a photographer – take portraits of. Taking
Classical Posing And Portrait Lighting | A Seminar By Frank Dispensa
Featuring Guest Photographer and Educator, Frank Dispensa. While rules are often meant to be broken, knowing the techniques to create classic posing and classic lighting patterns are skills every portrait photographer should know. Join host Joe Brady and his special guest Frank Dispensa as many common posing situations for photographers are analyzed. From headshots to full-length, sitting and standing, Frank will explore how light direction, body angle, head tilt, and hand and arms position can make the difference between an unflattering portrait and a great one making subjects look their best.
10 Best One Light Portrait Ideas For Amazing Looking Portraits
Light can make or break a portrait. But the good news is that you don’t need to buy a lot of fancy and expensive lighting equipment. You can create amazing portrait lighting patterns with one single light! WHAT YOU NEED FOR ONE LIGHT PORTRAIT Besides the camera, you need: A speedlight (a strobe or video light works too); Off-camera radio transmitter; A tripod or light stand with a flash bracket to hold the light; A diffuser to soften the light; A reflector. It’s easy to spend a fortune on lighting gear. But the portrait lighting gear we used only cost
